Hi there! We are being kept busy at the moment here in the stables at Calvert Trust Exmoor, I heard the staff saying something about schools have broken up: I guess they mean that the children aren’t at school for a bit rather than the buildings have fallen apart!
Everyone here is working a bit harder as one of my friends, Teddy, has injured his leg and can’t ‘do his bit’ for our guests. He’s been off for a couple of weeks and told me the other day that he really misses working & eating in the field! Teddy did add that he’s feeling better & hopes to get back to work very soon; I’ll keep my hooves crossed for him!
I’ve had a good week, showing folks just how friendly horses are and doing my agility course with them, but so far I’ve not done any driving this week.
I had a chat with Bruno, one of the horses that pulls the big carriage, and asked him how much driving he does. He said that it varies from week to week, and some weeks he might not be asked to drive at all! He shares the job with Maxwell and Hendrix, so I suppose they all have to do their bit.
 |
| The big Carriage |
Bruno reckoned that I was very lucky to have my own carriage; he has to share the 4 wheeler with the others! The stables also has a 2 wheeler (like mine but bigger), that Maxwell & Hendrix can drive – I think Bruno is a bit big for it, but I didn’t like to ask!
Whoopee!!!
Just as I hoped, I’ve done some more driving this week. I’ve had a few people in my carriage; some sitting beside a member of staff and some on their own.
 |
| My Carriage |
When I told Pixie all about it she was really pleased – she said something about me growing up at last…not quite sure what she means by that!!
Anyway, I hope I get to do this again & soon!
It’s another busy week. We’ve got quite a few smaller people with us and I have the job of ‘Ambassador’ for us horses. Being closer to their size, I think it’s helpful to meet me first before they get to ride or drive with one of the others.
This has got me wondering, with smaller people around I might just get a chance to do some driving, keep your fingers crossed for me!
PS – I'm not quite sure what an ‘Ambassador’ is but it sounds important - & that’s got to be me, don’t you think?
Hello everyone – it’s me, Pixie, talking to you from the stables here at Calvert Trust Exmoor. I promised Pilgrim to do at least one more blog, and an Exmoor pony always keeps her promise!
I’ve been demand this week as some of the guests are just the right size for me to work with, and being so experienced I am the ideal horse to take on this responsible role.
I enjoy taking them round the arena, doing all kinds of exercises and especially hearing them chuckle when I move a bit faster. Overall, as Pilgrim might say, ‘a job well done!’
I had a lovely day off, and now I’m ready for anything! Hope I get a chance to do some more driving. Don’t get me wrong, I do love doing my agility and I don’t want to give it up, but it’s nice to have another ‘string to my bow’!
I had a chat with Brin over a tasty patch of grass yesterday, he’s really enjoying being at Calvert Trust Exmoor, even more now he’s working with our guests. I love having him to play with; Pixie is great & my best friend ever, but she doesn’t see the point of playing what she calls 'silly games'!
 |
| Playing with Brin |
With Brin about I’ve got the best of everything - lucky me!
Guess what: I was driving again today, except I had some people watching me high up in the gallery!
We did the same things we did the other day, but I was a little bit nervous and I’m not sure it was as good as last time.
But I heard the staff say they were really pleased with me as it was my first ‘public appearance’. I think that means I will get a chance to do this again; I hope so as I did enjoy myself, and I’m sure all superstars get an attack of the collywobbles sometimes!
PS – managed to get a couple of pictures and I look pretty good – what do you think?
I’ve just finished a busy but fun week with a group of children & their parents. The weather was great, so we were able to do stuff outside too, which I love.
Let me know what you think of my photos; pilgrim@calvert-trust.org.uk!
Hi there folks, it’s me once again – Mr short & sweet!
Isn’t Pixie great – she knows just about everything there is to know (I think) and in case you hadn’t guessed….the shadow she talked about is me!
I’ve been very busy so far this week,not only have I done my agility but I’ve also done some driving! First I was long reined (that’s like being driven but without the carriage) then I did the same thing again, but with a bit of weight as well (but still no carriage!).
Finally I was put into my carriage and once I was warmed up I had a bit of fun driving round a tricky course of cones. I did some really neat turns and felt like I went very fast; they should make a proper competition like this for horses and carriages.
I do love driving!!!!!
